The overall team championship is decided by combining a school’s efforts in the Nordic and Alpine events. Steamboat’s best chance of a high finish lies in the team’s depth on both ends of that spectrum.

“Our team dynamic is very strong this year,” Alpine coach Kate Warner said. “Everyone really gets along and wants everyone else to succeed.”

Linnea Dixson, meanwhile, leads a group of Sailors who will be vying for the skimeister award. Her older sister, Sarah Dixson, won the award, which honors the state’s skier who was best able to succeed in both the Nordic and Alpine disciplines during the regular season, last year. Hoots and Anderson are the other top Steamboat skiers in line for that award.